Dodge Construction Network, a provider of information, knowledge, insights and connections for the commercial construction industry and backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Symphony Technology Group, has bought Principia Consulting, a data, research and consulting firm.

Principia offers data, research and market intelligence focused on the building materials industry. The deal expands the company’s Dodge Advisory Services and works to bring new consultative and research capabilities to the market, providing clients with new services to improve growth and profitability.

“The addition of Principia enables us to expand the depth of our services to meet the needs of our customers across the market,” says Steve Masters, SVP of product management at Dodge. “We are now positioned to provide a full breadth of experience that is powered by our data and analytics.”